In a move that should have a lot of Manitoba cats purring, declawing has been officially banned in the province.

The Winnipeg Humane Society is supporting Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association's proposal to ban cat declawing.

As a private service, veterinarians can charge whatever they need to for the services they provide in Manitoba, which means prices can vary widely depending on where you shop around Winnipeg.

The Manitoba government is planning legislation that would require a veterinarian to provide upfront cost information.